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HunnewellMO

A town of 133, settled in 1880.

Is Hunnewell a good place to live?

Hunnewell’s median age is 59.3 years, above both the Missouri town median (38.5 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 243 in Missouri we compare has a lower median rent than Hunnewell. Hunnewell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

133 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

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Getting set up

Moving to Hunnewell: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Hunnewell, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerCity of HunnewellEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterHunnewell PWS5 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers81% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hunnewell’s trash rules yet
SchoolsMonroe City R-I School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereShelbyShelby County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2015
ZIP code6344363443 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Hunnewell.

Climate

Four seasons and pleasant summers in Hunnewell

Hunnewell has chilly winters and warm summers. Only 7 of the 248 Missouri towns we compare have a lower July high than Hunnewell.

16″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter21–39°
Spring42–63°
Summer64–85°
Fall44–65°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

How healthy Hunnewell is

Hunnewell beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 19% of adults report frequent physical distress in Hunnewell, against 15% in Missouri’s towns and 14% across U.S. towns. 45% of adults have high blood pressure in Hunnewell.

HunnewellMissouri townsU.S. towns
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)19%15%14%
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)45%37%35%
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)22%17%14%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)16%12%12%
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better19 too close to call13 worse
What stands outHunnewellMO
More adults with heart disease10.7%6.8%
More adults with COPD12.5%8%
More adults who have had a stroke5.4%3.6%
Hannibal Regional Hospital
21.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Natural hazards

Hunnewell faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by heat waves

Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 58% of U.S. communities.

42risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
42Moderate riskLowerHigher
Heat wavesInland floodingLightning
1
federal disasters paid out here

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Housing

The typical home in Hunnewell is valued at about $281K

The typical Hunnewell home is worth about $281,000, up 10.3% in a year, 6% above the Missouri typical home.

$281KZillow home value

Typical home value

Hunnewell$281K
Missouri$265K
+10.3%
value change, 1 year

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Hunnewell

16pages on Hunnewell
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Hunnewell; the nearest are

About Hunnewell

City in Missouri, United States

Hunnewell is a city in southeastern Shelby County, Missouri, United States. The population was 139 at the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
0.6 sq mi
Elevation
751 ft
ZIP code
63443
Area code
573

Questions about Hunnewell

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Hunnewell, MO a good place to live?

Hunnewell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.